il Giardino Romantico

Drink Responsibly. 請理性飲酒！
腰瘦唷～這張照片是怎麼一回事？究竟是天仙喝醉了，還是天仙已經毫無拍照技術可言呢？讓我們繼續看下去...（爛梗）
What in the world is wrong with this photo? You probably think I was trying to take a picture while I was drunk. Ha! 
反正天仙是啤酒控，也不是什麼新聞了。在這裡也不用再顧慮到什麼形象不形象的了。不過話說，飲酒還是不要過量，然後當然也要記得，喝了酒就不要開車啦！為什麼要再切入重點前說這一大串話呢？其實還不就是因為今天要介紹的這裡，不是別的地方，正是台啤的倉庫餐廳！（所以當然要宣導啊！）
Everyone knows I love beer. I don't think there is any need for me to hide this as a secret any more. Although, I still have to say: please drink responsibly, and by all means avoid drunk driving. Why am I talking on and on before getting to the point? Because the restaurant this article is about, sells great beer! It used to be the old storage house of Taiwan Beer, renovated into a restaurant. Sound strange? You're mind will change at the end of the article, I'm sure!
大家都知道天仙是啤酒控，可是當我朋友有一天不經意地提到這家餐廳時，被我臭罵了一頓：因為他沒有早點跟我說！！後來去了一次之後，就決定要帶我另一個啤酒咖朋友來這裡嘗鮮！今天的菜全部都是配角而已！重頭戲是啤酒！
Like I said, EVERYONE knows I love beer. So when my friend told me about this place once, I gave him a hard time for not telling me sooner. After I had tried it once, I decided to take my other beer lover friend here! All the food you'll see, well, they're not the main point of this article, the beer is!
配角一：啤酒蝦 Beer prawns (cold)
必點喔！因為他真的很好吃。雖然量不多，但我這兩次來都嘛只有兩個人。人多的話想多吃點就多點幾盤囉！
This is a must-order! It's really good. Since there were only two of us, the serving was perfect. Order more if you are with a larger group.
配角二：麻油麵線 Sesame noodles.
朋友點的。我忘了要一點來嚐味道。不過看他吃得精光，我想應該是還不錯吧！
My friend's order. I forgot to grab some for taste. I reckon by the empty plate at the end, that it was pretty good.
配角三：炸豆腐 Fried tofu
第一次吃的時候覺得還不錯，但這一次吃就覺得有點弱掉了。不知道是不是因為放太久冷掉了的關係～
This tasted better the first time. I wonder if it's because we waited until it got cold before having it... 
配角四：你相信這是杏鮑菇嗎？You will not believe this is not chicken.
但他真的是！不說你一定以為這是雞塊吧！上桌的時候我也以為他送錯菜。沒想到他真的是杏鮑菇！真的很有趣！
It's not chicken! It's mushroom! Can you believe it? I thought they served the wrong dish initially, before realising it was the right order!
配角五：鹽烤鯖魚 Grilled mackerel
非常的下酒！不過吃到最後會覺得越來越鹹（然後啤酒越喝越多醬...）
Goes well with beer (Taiwanese likes eating while drinking). Although it tends to get saltier towards the end... 
配角六：Live Band
如果喜歡這樣的氣氛，選室內桌絕對可以high到不行～ 
Choose an indoor seating if you enjoy having music in the background.
主角來啦！！台啤的生啤酒（俗稱十八天）因為他只能保存十八天。
And~~~~the protagonist of this article - Taiwan draft beer! (We call this '18 days beer' because that's how long it's good for)
最近大仁哥在電視上的廣告撥的蠻兇的，但其實早在幾年前，天仙的好友就有跟我提過這"十八天"啤酒囉！只是一直到去年底才喝到瓶裝的，今年三月才喝到像這樣新鮮的生啤酒！這兩次帶來的客人因為都是啤酒控，所以呀，都對這次的經驗相當滿意呢！尤其，因為是名副其實的"倉庫餐廳"，周圍環繞著的都是台啤啊！你說，這不是啤酒天堂，那那兒才是呢？
You may have seen on TV the ads for this in bottles recently, but I've heard about this years ago. But it was not until the end of last year that I tasted it for the first time (bottled), and not until March this year, did I taste this straight from the tap. Both of my friends that came here with me were more than satisfied with the beer here (oh, and the food). Being a 'storage house restaurant', would mean that there are stocks and stocks of beer all around us. What would be a better place to enjoy beer, than its own storage house?!
 
最後，附上第一張照片的正常版～ 
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官網：http://www.nv.com.tw/346beer/

**The following article is in Chinese (Traditional) only.
**本篇文章僅以繁體中文撰寫
這幾天因天秤颱風來襲，新聞上一直報導著花東的狀況，真是令人憂心。但依照以往的經驗，新聞總是會把事情嚴重化。每次都報說颱風有多嚴重，在實地報導的時候也選最嚴的拍攝，讓人很難判斷到底是真的那麼嚴重，還是...！？每次以為很嚴重，打電話或事後關心當地居住的朋友，卻又都跟我說沒事。如果真的都沒事就好。是說講到颱風，就想到去花蓮的這兩天，冒著雨跑去自強夜市的那個晚上。因為第一天晚上已經吃了海景蓋飯，第二天就想來大家都推的自強夜市朝聖一下。據說是有間烤肉必吃。那就來看看自強夜市到底有啥好吃的呢！
有窯烤比薩～
臭豆腐是必有的
也有些異國風味的攤位
沙威瑪似乎也成了夜市必有的攤位～
夜市牛排其實偶爾吃還不錯～
因為大雨剛停，所以人不算多
據說是必喝～
還有棺材板
最後就是這間大家大推的烤肉！
還有對面的東山鴨頭～
回到烤肉攤～ 選擇很多，排隊的人也很有秩序乖乖的排、乖乖地等
號碼牌上表示出店家的無奈。
烤肉畢竟本來就是要"等"的東西。我想大家會來買都已經做好等待的準備了吧。那我還是在這聲明一下，這篇是遊記兼食記，不是廣告文... 而且，應該大家都比天仙早知道這間烤肉吧！？（這樣能算廣告嗎？）
烤雞腿
 
花枝丸、香菇、雞屁股
回到民宿後，大口喝啤酒，又大口吃燒烤。其實這天的行程很充實，然後隔天又得早起搭火車。所以吃完喝足，我也就躺平了。

母親節大餐！？今天不是父親節嗎？難道天仙是昏了頭！？我沒有昏頭。我當然知道今天是父親節。看文之前先來祝各位爸爸們八八節快樂唷！
本來在煩惱說本周要貼什麼文好哩！翻圖片的時候突然看到這個資料夾裡的照片，想到說何不在父親節這天把母親節那天的大餐拿來用一下（哈哈！）反正爸爸節跟媽媽節差不多啦！都是要孝敬爸媽的囉！
其實爸爸媽媽們沒有一個不愛自己的孩子的。雖然有時嚴厲、有時在我們孩子眼中成了「難搞」的家長，但爸爸媽媽們其實都是為自己著想啦。瞧瞧咱們家錢媽來說好了，從小管教嚴厲，從飲食到生活習慣都管得緊緊的。但是到了這天，孩子都長大成人了，母親節大餐卻還是決定吃我們孩子們朝思暮想的泰國菜。回來到台灣以後根本吃不到真正道地的泰國菜，所以久了，只要是不難吃的，我們都還是會加減吃。但其實錢媽也才回台沒多久呀！鐵定還是為了滿足我們孩子的味蕾享受著想的囉！快來瞧瞧我們點了哪些菜～
涼拌木瓜絲 泰文：ส้มตำ 念作 som tam
這一家的涼拌木瓜絲實在是夠辣！剛入口的時候不覺得。但吃到後來越來越辣！
雲南大薄片
注意唷！這可不是泰國菜來著。但我們以前小時候常光顧的雲南餐廳，就是有這道好吃的大薄片。因此趁機來回味一下！
酸辣生蝦
沒錯！這真的是生的蝦子！其實比某連鎖店的蝦蝦小支很多，不過味道真的不輸給它們捏！
辣炒空心菜
雖然以上兩張拍壞了（本來不想放上來）不過後面還有「全景圖」，可以讓大家看個過癮！
泰式酸辣海鮮湯 ต้มยำทะเล 念作 tom yum talay
這就是關鍵的一湯！除了涼拌木瓜絲，這也是我們推斷一間泰國菜到底好不好吃的關鍵。有的不是不夠味，就是太甜。這間其實還不錯唷！
泰式奶茶 ชาเย็น 念作 cha yen
這是錢姊指定要點的。僅此一杯，不過她可是喝得很開心的哩！
咦？怎麼一下跳tone跳這麼快！？沒錯！正如抬頭所言，真的泰日中料理都有了！
這間生魚片，是錢媽在第三市場裡找到的寶。由於我們家都愛吃，所以發現了這間之後，常常光顧。不過這間很隱密。錢媽錢爸不知道跟我們說了幾次，我跟錢姊去的時候，還是一直找不到。
除了生魚片，還有一間是我發現的油雞攤。非常好吃！每次有回家都會找機會去市場買回來吃。不過因為照片被拍壞了，所以只好請大家看看下面全景圖，把油雞找出來囉！
這麼豐盛的母親節大餐，其實很經濟又實惠。而且在家裡吃，除了不用付大錢，還可以吃得舒舒服服的。其實爸爸媽媽們最想要的除了兒子女兒的身體健康外，就是我們的陪伴了吧！
 
吃完正餐後，還有甜點西米露呢！
其實今天會剛好張貼這篇，也不是沒有原因的。因為母親節爸爸出國在外，一直到父親節都還沒回來過節。雖然我們家早已習慣分散各地的以通電話方式過節，不過還是很期待愛耍寶的錢爸趕快回來全家一起吃大餐（然後錢爸買單）喔！
這間可外帶的平價泰式料理店是在向上路的泰廚，地圖如下：
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本周的周五，是否因為前一天才放了一天颱風假，反而感覺像周一呢？自花蓮遊記開始至今，走的都是抒情哲理風。獲得少數朋友的讚賞，天仙心懷感激。曾經有些朋友對天仙說，我是一個很有智慧的人。其實我不覺得捏。老子說：知者不言，言者不知。會有那麼多廢話，其實都是因為天仙想要勉勵自己。說出來了，希望可以讓大家跟天仙一起努力。不過這篇看看抬頭就知道，今天不是來分享什麼大道理，而是要來分享一碗大蓋飯！
The Friday this week seems more like a Monday, probably because of the typhoon holiday the previous day. Since the beginning of my Hualien artilcles, I have been writing in a more lyrical and philosophical style. Some friends have paid their compliments, which I gratefully appreciate. Some people have said to me that I seem to be a very wise person. Well, I humbly reject this description. Note that Lao-Tzu said, 'Those who know, don't talk; those who talk, don't know. Since I talk so much about everything, I know very little. The reason why I talk so much, is only because I wish to learn these ways myself, and by sharing them, I am hoping people can learn with me. However, as you can probably tell already, that this article is not very philosophical, but instead, salivating... 
來到花蓮選擇了柚子家為過夜的民宿。民宿老闆柚子，熱情地將自製地圖取出向我解說花蓮有哪裡好吃好玩。其實當我聽到「海景蓋飯」，其他到底說了些什麼我都聽不進去了。因此就決定一定要來一探究竟。
The owner of the B&B I was staying at recommended this place. After hearing about this sashimi rice place, I stopped listening to what else he had to say... I simply had to try it out!
我約七點多左右抵達。已經高朋滿座。不過沒有等很久就輪到我了（因為一個人位子很好等！）
I arrived at approximately 7 pm. The place was already packed. However, I didn't have to wait long for a seat. (one of the pluses of being on your own)
雖然店員忙碌，但這裡是花蓮，的確少了都市人的冷落，多了鄉村的熱情。
Despite being extremely busy, the waiters and waitresses still serve with passion, unlike the cold city-people.
連價位都很熱情～
Even the prices can warm your heart by being so affordable.
周圍的環境布滿了可愛的裝飾
Cute decorations all around... 
一杯暖茶，忘了一整天的疲憊。反而讓你享受著回味這一整天的豐富行程。
A warm cup of tea, relaxes your exhausted body, allowing you to indulge in the recollection of the entire day's trip.
 
然後一碗蓋飯，為花蓮的第一天劃下了完美的句點。
And voila! Just what's needed at the end of the day! 
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**The following article is in Chinese (Traditional) only.
**本篇文章僅以繁體中文撰寫
 
圖片來源：NSO國家交響樂團臉書粉絲專頁

發文這天剛好是周一，又要開始面對各種壓力了！平日壓力的累積，其實很多人是否到了周末都還覺得很疲憊呢？原以為只有我，但後來發現很多人都認為台北捷運車廂上似乎要看到微笑是一件很困難的事情。你可說都市人煩惱多。也可以說天龍國嘛！就是不懂的微笑。微笑是自己的責任。微笑可以讓心情更輕盈，讓思想更正面。所以為什麼不？
The release of this article happens to be on a Monday - time to face our stress and pressure again! With the accummulation of stress over the week, many people are still unable to relax even after a weekend! I thought it was just me, but apparently a lot of people have noticed how rare it is to find a smile on the MRT in Taipei. I guess you can say it's because city people are grumps, or because Taipei people can't smile. Smiling is your own responsibility. It makes you lighter, and more positive. So I say why not?
我們都有壓力呀！誰沒有呢？工作壓力、帳單繳納壓力、養家壓力... 其實換個心情，換個角度，壓力雖然不會不見，但至少你會比較有勇氣與精神面對！
We all face a fair amount of stress every day. Pressure from work, ability to pay bills, support the family, etc... However, even though the stress won't completely disappear, if you alter your mood and change your perspective, you will definitely have more courage and energy to confront them.
你可以想想在你生命裡曾經看到過的美景或是體驗過的美好事物。即使是多麼微不足道的事情，都可以幫助你嘴角上揚。
You can think about the beautiful places you've been or some great experiences in your life. Even the most tiny things, may help bring out that smile.
要試著阻止自己專注於自己的慾望，因為慾望代表著你現在沒有的東西。更不要去忌妒別人有的。渴望愛情，不要羨慕情侶，而要心存感恩地想著自己身邊的朋友與親人。
Refain from concentrating on your desires, because desiring something means you 'don't have'. And don't become jealous of those who have what you don't. If you want to be in love, don't be jealous of couples. Instead, expand your appreciation of your family and friends. 
了解自己、傾聽自己，是面對壓力必經的路程。心胸放寬，未來才會像大海一樣的寬闊。
The inevitable route to confronting stress is knowing yourself, and listening to your inner voice. Open your heart, and your future will be as wide as the ocean.
李小龍曾說：把自己當作水一樣。讓自己變得無形。倒入杯子中，他就變成杯子的形狀了。這句話的涵義，真的值得大家仔細思考。
Bruce Lee said: Be like water. Water is formless. You pour water into a cup, it becomes a cup. The deeper meaning of this, is worth contemplating upon.
我們有時希望自己是鳥或是飛機，可以在天空飛翔... 
Sometimes we all wish we were either birds or airplanes, so we can soar into the sky... 
但誰說停留在地面上就沒有值得享受的事物呢？
But whoever said there was no fun on ground level?
I watched the old man enjoy his little fishing session. If you don't catch anything, does it make it no fun? No. But if you get something, that makes it 'more' fun.
看著這位老先生享受著他的釣魚時光。如果你什麼都沒釣到，這就不好玩了嗎？不會呀！其實你釣到了，只會讓他更好玩。
臥在地面上拍攝... 用另外一個角度看世界... 
A shot from ground level - a different perspective.
心理的自由比身軀的自由來的要重要多了！
Freedom of the mind is a lot more important than physical freedom.
因為你看不到他的表情，因此你可能猜測他感覺很孤獨。事實上他正在對他一群夥伴們微笑著... 
You can't see his face, so you probably think he's feeling lonely. He was actually smiling... at his lot of companion.
我們常常被自己眼睛所見或所不見而受騙～
We often get tricked because of what we see or can't see... 
人生本來就不像腳踏車步道... 總是會有凹凸不平的時候。只要我們努力地騎過去... 
Well, life is not like a bike trail... It has bumps and holes. But when we do get through... 
我們會將自己從最大的監牢裡解放出來... 那個監牢就是自己... 然後就可以高飛在天空了！
We release ourselves from the biggest prison of all time - our own. Then we soar... 
 
世界也就變得更美好。
And the world becomes a better place!
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雖說路是人走出來的，但走在人家已經開拓好的步道確實是比較舒服呀。
A Chinese saying states that roads are created by the footsteps of men. Well, sometimes it is a lot easier to walk a path someone else had created.
臺灣是我的故鄉，雖是一個不可能改變的事實，但我對他的了解真的很有限。我最愛他的時候，總是在我人不處於這塊土地上的時候。這小島上的許多美景，我也都還沒有機會好好地去探索。
It's incontrovertible that Taiwan is my hometown. But my knowledge of the island is quite limited. I love the island the most when I'm not on the island. And there are so many beautiful places I have not yet had a chance to see with my own eyes.
旅途中無論發生了什麼事，每一個環節都成了屬於自己最獨特的回憶。又因為是第一次，使得每個景色都更美好。其實途中很怕自己迷路。當然也因為單獨旅行，難免也會為自己擔心意外的發生。但人生也是這樣吧。如果東怕怕西怕怕，就只能原地踏步，那兒都到不了，什麼也做不成。
Everything that happens during a trip become a part of your very own unique memory. To compound, first time experience makes everything even better and more beautiful. Yes, I worried about being lost and safety issues. But I guess it's like life in general... Be afraid of everything, then you remain where you will always be and nothing gets done. 
把內心的恐懼收起來，勇敢一點的面對挑戰。人生不是怕失敗，而是怕不try～
Gather your fears, and confront your challenges boldly. It's not fear you should be afraid of, but the lack of willingness to try.
不是我很懂人生的道理。而是我也跟著大家再一起學習。
I don't know much about life. I'm just learning along with the rest of you.
雖然我們需要堅強，但是不能硬撐。該休息的時候就得休息。
We need to be strong, but sometimes 'hang in there' just won't work. Adequate rest will often do the trick.
不是每條道路都會平又直。即使是人造的道路，也會有不好走的時候。那雙好走的鞋子叫做信念。讓自己可以再不平坦的路也可以走得很穩。
Not all roads are straight and smooth. Sometimes even artifical paths can be rough. Get a pair of shoes called 'faith', to ensure the steadiness of each and every step.
曾經讀過一段小故事，敘說著一個人為了幫助蛹，將繭剪了開來。這隻蛹被剝奪了成長過程中必須經歷的困苦，所以永遠都成不了翩翩飛翔的美麗蝴蝶．．．
I read a story once about a man who cut open a cocoon to let out a pupa. The pupa never matured into a butterfly and fly off in grace, because it had been deprived of the inevitable hardship of maturation... 
其實我們很脆弱，也都需要適度的關注與協助。對於朋友來說，如何在關心與過度關心之間抓住平衡，才是最困難的人生課題。
We are all vulnerable, and need attention and assistance sometimes. For 'friends', the hardest lesson in life is learning to balance between caring and over-caring. 
對自我而言，我們則是必須無時無刻提醒自己，當我們不見太陽時，不是太陽不存在，而只是我們看不見它。
For ourselves, when we are alone, we need to remind ourselves that when we don't see the sun, it does not mean the sun has ceased to exist. 
正面思考可以幫助你懂得去賞識身邊原本微不足道的小細節。
Positive attitude allows you to appreicate even the smallest things in life.
When support becomes vulnerable, we must understand that risk doesn't always lead to danger.
當支柱變得脆弱時，我們要了解光是有風險不代表一定會造成危險。
還給生活一個寧靜的自己。
Return a serene self to your life.
讓眼光穿透眼前的障礙物。
Look beyond the obstacles ahead.
唯有平靜的內心，才能夠穩固自己的腳步。
A peaceful mind is the only way to steady your steps.
許多事情是多麼地遙不可及，越想要，卻又越得不到... 想著得不到就產生了負面情緒。緊接著就是身心都不得平靜了。
Many things in life seem so distanced. The more you want them, the more you can't get them. And the more you dwell on the thought of not being able to get them, the more negative thoughts are generated. The next thing you know... you loose balance mentally and physically.
唯有達到內心的平靜，心中所有的恐懼才能夠平息，並且有助於達到向上攀登發掘新事物的目的。
If you want to climb up high and make new discoveries, inner peace is key to pacify all fears.
 
當你回頭看到其他人正走在你走過的路途時，你上揚的嘴角絕對不是在笑他們傻，而是你發自內心幫他們加油打氣的方式。
And when you look back and see people walking down that same path you had just passed, that smile on your face is by no means a laughter at how foolish they are, but a sincere support coming from deep inside you.
人生中充滿了永無止境的障礙。
There will be one obstacle after another in life.
但並不是每個障礙都需要我們去面對的！
We don't have to face each and every one of them!
但當我們選擇面對時，在終點等著我們的確一定是最美麗的結果。
When we do, however, face an obstacle, we all know that at the end, awaits the most beautiful outcome.
不屬於自己的東西，不需要去忌妒或羨慕。但屬於自己的東西，一定要心存感激。
There is absolutely no need for envy or jealousy to play their part when you see something that does not belong to you. But it is necessary to learn to appreciate all the things that you do have.
沒人說這一切都會很容易。
No body ever said it would be simple.
身邊偶爾會出現一些僅會投機取巧、目中無人、破壞規矩的人。下一步該怎麼走？舉發？對質？還是顧好自己要走的路即可？
There will be those who are arrogant and those who ignore the rules or play tricks in order to get what they want. What would your next step be? Tell on them? Confront them? Or just mind your own steps?
我們人腦常常會搞些花招。而且我們又很容易受人影響，尤其是與我們最親近的人。重要的是，我們必須願意傾聽別人的意見，但記得最後的決定還是必須要靠自己。
The mind plays tricks on itself, and can be so easily influenced by others - especially those you care most. The important thing to remember is that you must be willing to take opinions, but make decisions on your own.
以前就很多人說我很有哲理。無論是寫文章或是談心事，總是能掰出一堆道理出來。道理，我們都知道，也都懂。但是遇到應用的時候，總是多了很多關卡，彷彿像反鎖在房間裡一樣，你知道它的存在可是卻沒辦法將它開啟。
A lot of people have said to me, whether verbally or written, that there seem ot be a lot of reason in my philosophy. I wish I could say that I've got it all. But knowing and understanding does not mean that reasoning can be applied easily. It's like it gets locked up in a room, and not having the key, you still don't have access to any of it.
願我們都能夠持續的學習，人生永無止境的課題...
I hope that we can keep learning, the interminable lessons of life.
砂卡礑步道：  
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燕子口：
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One of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Eastern Taiwan, is Taroko Gorge. The scene is spectacular here. The sun was shining, but the weather was perfectly mild. Reaching this destination here, was a significant moment for me. There are beautiful places within my own island that I have yet to explore. People keep telling me how gorgeous these places are, and now for the first time, I was able to see the place with my own eyes. And anyone who has taught English at cram schools here in Taiwan, would have, no doubt, come across Taroko Gorge before in textbooks. I, myself, had uttered the name in classrooms for years... And now, I'm finally here.
東台灣最出名與最受歡迎的景點之一就是太魯閣囉。這邊的風景真的很漂亮。別看那太陽這麼強烈，其實這春天的陽光是很溫和的。抵達這裡對我來說是個很重要的時刻。雖然在這座島上藏著許多我未曾親眼目睹過的美景，也常聽人家說那兒很美那兒很棒，這次卻是我第一次親眼看見太魯閣的美。更尤其是在台灣教過美語的人一錠都常常在補習班課本裡教過太魯閣這個地名。就連我自己都在教室裡不知道教了幾百次這地名。而如今，我終於來到這裡了！
It was low season, so fortunately there weren't many tourists. You must bare in mind that I was alone, and that the trip had a deeper meaning than being just a trip. I wanted to use a different perspective to see the world. Re-discover the beauty of the island, my home country. And at a deeper level, rediscover myself.
因為此時還不是旺季，所以旅客就非常的少。你們要記得，在這趟旅途中，我是一個人。而這趟旅程也有他更深層的意義。我想要用不同的眼光看這世界。我想要重新發覺這美麗小島上的漂亮風景。更深層的意義，就是要重新自我發掘。
When I used a DC, it was a lot easeir to take random shots of yourself. It was also easier to ask someone else to take a picture for you. Of course I had my DC with me, but the scenery was so beautiful more than half the time, it didn't seem necessary to waste space on my memory card for pictures of myself. 
當我使用小DC時，自拍是一件非常容易的事情。要麻煩別人幫自己拍一張也不難。雖然我還是有把小DC帶在身上，不過這邊的美景似乎自己的照片顯得有點浪費了記憶體。
Through the lens of the DSLR, I obtained a completely new vision of the world. It was exactly what I had needed to help me 'change perspective'.
透過單眼的鏡頭，我看見了不一樣的世界。這正是我需要的「視野轉換」。
Traveling alone is an art. It is not something anybody can learn to enjoy. People who equate being alone to being lonely have a reason to fear being alone. Sometimes the most terrifying voice, is the one that is inside your own head. We must learn to listen and confront that voice, until it softens and becomes the pacifying sound of running water.
獨自旅行是一種藝術。並不是所有的人都能夠體會並且享受這種感覺的。許多人將單獨與孤獨畫上等號。其實是有他們的原因的。這世界上最令人恐懼的聲音其實就是來自我們自己的腦袋瓜裡。但我們必須學習傾聽並且面對那個聲音，直到它化為像流水般那能撫平、靜心的聲音為止。
Many of the world's most beautiful places require a long and exhausting process to get to. Other places require only a few steps, and meticulous attention. 
世界上許多美景都必須先經歷一段漫長又煎熬的過程才能抵達。但也有許多美好的事物，只需要幾步路程以及專注力。
With a change of perspective, you can transform the most ordinary scenes, into the most spectacular picture.
光是換個角度，就足以有利將一個普通到不行的場景化身為世界上最壯觀的圖。
We all need and have a place of worship, a holy place. For many people, it is the church, or the temple, or the mosque. However, the most holy place for anyone, should be their heart.
我們都需要，也都有一個敬仰之處，一個神聖的地方。許多人認為這地方就是他的教堂、寺廟或清真寺。但其實最神聖的地方，絕對是自己的心。
We will face turning points and obstacles that we do not expect. If we could all see them as things and events that help make us stronger and better, life would be so much easier.
人生中總是會遇到出乎意料的轉折點或是障礙物。若我們都能夠將他們是為使我們變得更堅強以及更好的事物，人生這條路似乎會好走許多。
The important thing to remember is to make a balance between saving time for yourself, and making time for family and friends. While it is important to have family and friends, you are the only one with whom you will spend the most time.
我們都要試著去平衡獨自相處以及與親友相處的時間。雖然親友很重要，但畢竟一生中會陪你最多時間的，還是你自己。
Take a look around your environment all the time, and try to notice all the things that you could've missed, if you had kept your eye sight toward one single direction. 
努力去觀察身邊的景物。嘗試去發掘新的趣事。這些都將會是你若將視野停留在同一條線上所會錯過的事物！
Take a rest, whenever necessary. Although reaching a target and achieving aims are important, you can't push yourself too hard. 
適時的讓自己休息。雖然達成目標，抵達終點很重要，但也不需要太過強迫自己。
If you feel as heavy as a rock, it's probably time to let some thoughts go drifting away with the water, before you go on.
若你感覺像顆石頭般的沉重，或許你應該停下來，讓一些事情或想法隨著流水漂流離去，再重新出發。
Life isn't that bad... 
人生其實沒有那麼糟糕...
If you don't like what you see...
如果眼前的礙眼...
Then change your focus!
那就換個點對焦吧！
Deities may help...
神明可以保佑...
But it is still YOU, that's got to do the work!
但最後自己還是得面對！
We often fear what we face... 
我們害怕面對...
We fear falling...
害怕墜落...
Especially when our visions are blurred, and our goals are out of sight...
尤其是視線模糊，看不清楚目標時...

2012年三月，倫敦熊與主人天仙決定來一趟前所未有的（偽）環島旅遊。台北出發，經北迴線往花蓮停留兩個晚上，再經南迴線抵達台灣最南端的墾丁。最後再用最快的高鐵回到終點（出發點）台北。五天的行程，沒有親友的陪伴，只有自己以及倫敦熊，在這熟悉的國度卻陌生的地方，展開一趟重新找到自我的重要旅程。雖然你可能不相信，但在此之前，花蓮跟墾丁，天仙真的從未到過。因此與倫敦熊現在正式揭開全新臺灣遊記系列：倫敦熊與天仙的花蓮＆墾丁逍遙遊。
In the spring of 2012, London Paddy and I decided to go on a unprecedented tour (almost) around the island. The train would take us around the northern east coast to Hualien, where we would stay for two night, then down south, to the southern-most tip of the island - Kenting. Afterwards, we'll take the fastest train - THSR to return to our final destination, and our starting point - Taipei. For five whole days, with no family or friends, just me and London Paddy, we wandered in unfamiliar territories in our own homeland. It was a journey that aimed for a new enlightenment of the self. It may be hard to believe, but this was the first time for me to visit Hualien and Kenting. Thus London Paddy and I now officially present to you the new series of travel articles of these two gorgeous places in Taiwan!
剛到花蓮民宿，累了休息著的倫敦熊
London Paddy, taking a short break at the B&B in Hualien
倫敦熊在七星潭
London Paddy at Qixingtan.
準備吃大餐～
Waiting for his meal.
等待著熄燈
Prepping for the light to go off... 
墾丁的黃昏
Voila! The beach at dusk!
當天第一（正）餐
First proper meal of the day.
有啤酒，太開心！
Overjoyed, but not delirious,  to see some booze.
民宿主人提供的豐盛早餐
Amazing breakfast provided by the B&B in Kenting.
與主人共慶生日的草莓雞尾酒～
And a happy birthday strawberry cocktail with my master~
旅程，才剛要開始！
And the journey, has only just begun! 

在還沒改東家之前，天仙就寫過春天的食記了。那天跟朋友提起，原本想找出這篇食記，才發現原來搬來Pixnet之後就沒寫過。這次趁與朋友聚餐，更新一下食記。雖然當時是以純素食者的身分前往食用，現在已非素食者再次體驗，覺得還是相當美味。
Before moving to Pixnet, I had already written a blog article on Spring Vegetarian Restaurant. While talking to friends about it, I realised that I had left it on my old blog, and could use an updated article. I suggested the place for dinner with some friends, and took the opportunity to re-write an updated article. Before, I had dined here as a vegetarian, but even after giving in to chicken and fish, I still find the food here quite tasty.
餐前可先喝養身飲料開胃。
Healthy herbal beverages to open up your appetite.
很多種蔬菜讓你搭配做沙拉
Variety of veggies to make your own salad.
各式各樣的冷盤菜色
Assortments of cold dishes.
熟食區，樣樣都想嘗試
Hot dishes that would make you salivate! 
鹹湯甜湯也都有供應～
Sweet soups, and savory soups also available.
麵食類點心及其他餐點
Pastry snacks and others.
蒸籠料理
Steamed goodies
新鮮水果 Fresh fruits
甜點 Desserts
也可另點酥皮濃湯 
You can also ask for soup with puff pastry
或是去自助餐檯自己取些清湯來喝
Or get some clear soup from the buffet counter.
好吃的不得了
Everything tasted nice.
而且完全都沒有肉！
And nothing has meat.
還有小紫米粽
Little sticky rice dumplings!
現炒青菜 Fried veggies 
蘆筍手卷 Asparagus temakis
又一項紫米小點心
Dimsum made of purple pericarp rice.
小蒸餃
Little steamed dumplings.
麻油麵線 
Sesame oil noodles.
三杯猴頭菇（稍油）
Three cups mushrooms (a bit greasy)
瓜類料理 Gourd dish
香椿豆腐 Tofu with herbs
最後，當然還有重要的甜點啦～
And to top it all off - dessert! 
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官網：http://www.springfood.com.tw/index.htm